Park-goers at Berry Springs Park detained a man after witnesses say he tried to abduct a juvenile. Deputies arrested 28-year-old Christopher Garza and say there is no ongoing threat.

A stalled $1.5 billion data center on Francis Harris Lane is set to return to San Marcos City Council on Jan. 22 as water, power and rezoning fights continue.

New state estimates put Austin ahead of Fort Worth with a Jan. 1, 2025 population of 1,054,007, reversing last year’s ranking.

Texas corrections officer Hector Rodriguez Jr. was sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting women in custody.

Austin police are seeking a woman accused of stealing three luxury watches valued at over $75,000 during an early‑morning encounter at a downtown high‑rise.

Austin anticipates varied weather, with mostly cloudy skies, a high of 49, and strong winds today, followed by a gradual warm-up and mostly clear conditions for New Year's Eve.

A fatal crash closed northbound US‑183 near McCall Lane on Sunday, snarling traffic near Austin‑Bergstrom and prompting diversions.

A wrong-way driver caused a fatal multi-vehicle crash near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, resulting in a woman's death and the closure of US 183 northbound.

QB Drew Mestemaker led North Texas to a New Mexico Bowl win, becoming the school's single-season passing leader, while SDSU noted a season turnaround despite their bowl loss.

Austin PD is alert to a potential "Biggest Mega Meet of the Year" illegal street event and will enforce laws strictly, warning against reckless behavior. Past events led to injuries and arrests.

Austin's weather will shift from cloudy to sunny with a high of 80°F today, cooling to 42°F tonight with gusty winds, per the National Weather Service.

A southeast Austin pitmaster says he’s still waiting for arrests a year after his food-truck trailer was stolen and later recovered damaged in Elgin. He says repeated calls to police produced no charges.

A late-night single-vehicle crash on William Cannon Drive left one person dead; APD's vehicular-homicide unit is investigating and seeking tips.